insb class - new profile - updated 01062021

Building

trust.

Shaping Safety

our purpose

Safety for life and property at sea, quality, sustainability and immense responsibility for environmental protection compose the foundation of our corporate mission.

our visionINSB Class aims to be the preferred global provider of risk management solutions

and actively contribute to innovative ship safety principles for a safer maritime world.

In actualising our corporate mission, we apply our set of Rules & Regulations,

internationally recognised Standards & Codes to ensure safer shipping and

vessels constructional and operational compliance.

INSB Class belongs to the cluster of leading

International Class Societies which share

certain features and capabilities. Besides its

technical competence and diversity, INSB

Class demonstrates agility and high level

of commitment being capable of meeting

the technical and classifi cation needs of the

international shipping.

We are INSB Class

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• are delivered in good faith, honesty and fairness;

• apply our adopted corporate policies and procedures;

• are based on defi ned standards and internationally

accepted criteria;

• are rendered from a transparent, objective and

independent stand point.

Our professional activities and practices:

our approach

Type Independent third party

Founded 1977

Genre Ship Classifi cation Society

( Greek Organization)

Industry Marine -Naval Architecture

Area served Worldwide

Key fl eet General cargo, Bulk carriers, Tankers, Containers, Multipurpose, Yachts, RO ROs, Offshore Installations Units, etc

INSB Class @a glance

Management Systems


Ship Classifi cation

International Naval Surveys Bureau (or simply known as INSB Class ) is a Greek ship classifi cation society, headquartered in Piraeus, Greece, with more than 4 decades of continued presence in the international marine industry.

about us

As an independent technical supervisory organ-

ization, INSB Class conducts safety surveys for

ships classifi cation, statutory and management

systems certifi cation together with the applica-

ble verifi cation appraisals & engineering approv-

als.

INSB Class surveying and certifi cation services

rendered via an extended international network

of exclusive offi ces and surveyors, are to ensure

that irrespective to fl eet confi guration, applicable

safety standards are met and maintained in line

with internationally recognized safety standards

and general EU criteria.

INSB ship classifi cation related services include new building supervision on site, survey of fl eet in service, as well as applicable plans and studies approval.

INSB classifi cation scheme and ship care system is to ensure that your vessels continue to maintain compliance with international safety regulations and meet challenging certifi cation demands, worldwide.

Statutory work

INSB Class has been delegated by an extended number of Flag Administrations to act on their behalf for the conduct of statutory surveys and certifi cation.

INSB surveying and certifi cation activities are directly relevant to the major international conventions and codes, as well as with national requirements pertaining to ship safety and for the prevention of marine pollution.

INSB services aim to identify and manage potential risks to achieve safety and regulatory compliancy through out vessels operating lifecycle.

Our systems certifi cation portfolio includes assessment and verifi cation services across a wide range of management systems as per the ISM and ISPS Codes as well as under the MLC, 2006 requirements.

Greek Shipping

Being a Greek organization, INSB Class holds a strong understanding for the needs and features of the Greek Shipping domain.

Our specialized Greek Shipping Division delivers high quality survey & certifi cation services for vessels that are subject to National legislation.

INSB Class maintains a domestic network of marine professionals readily available round the clock.

our activity

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INSB Class business deliverables and technical services satisfy internationally recognized safety and quality standards, IMO Conventions, Flag States national requirements and general EU criteria.

Plan approval

INSB Class performs drawings

reviews, approvals and engineering

studies, necessitated for accepting

and maintaining vessels in its classed

register.

Class Characters

INSB Class assigns classifi cation

characters and notations, which

denote the degree of confi dence

that the ship deserves,

Maintenance of Class

INSB Class performs periodic class

surveys according to its Rules &

Regulations to ensure continuity

of fi tness of service for its classed

fl eet.

INSB Class has developed & maintains its own set of Rules & Regulations,

relevant to ships design, construction and operational maintenance.

The INSB Rules & Regulations derive from principles of naval architecture,

marine engineering IMO conventional requirements, MSC circulars, IACS

unifi ed interpretations, in service feedback and research fi ndings.

Design and Construction requirements, scope of tests and surveys are

defi ned by the Rules for Ship Classifi cation and Construction.

INSB Class rules require that every classed vessel shall be subject to periodic

surveys throughout its service life to determine whether it is maintained in

accordance with classifi cation standards. Classifi cation Surveys are based on

a regular fi ve-year cycle including Annual Surveys, an Intermediate Survey

and a comprehensive Special Survey including dry docking or underwater

inspection in lieu of dry docking twice in a fi ve year period.

INSB surveyors also attend repairs and / or modifi cations to determine that

the work performed returns the unit to a condition that conforms to the INSB

Rules.

INSB Rules Ship Classifi cation

Our Services

ship classifi cation

Services rendered by INSB Class include:

INSB Class delivers high quality services to assist clients meet the growing challenges of Quality, safety & normative compliance with the required level of operational confi dence

how we perform

• Ship classifi cation scheme for fl eet in service

• Supervision of new constructions

• Statutory inspections, auditing and certifi cation

• Plan approval review & verifi cation

• Classifi cation for Offshore fl oating Installations

• Management Systems assessment & certifi cation

• Services for the Greek Shipping domain

• Classifi cation and Certifi cation for yachts

• Environmental Assessments & Verifi cations

Admission to INSB Class is smooth yet standards compliant process and can be enacted by contacting either the INSB

Head Offi ce or your local INSB fi eld station.

• Vessel’s Existing Classifi cation Certifi cate and its Annexes

• Latest survey status report including memoranda, conditions of class or posed recommendations, if any

• The list of continuous machinery survey items (when applicable)

• Copies of standing Statutory certifi cates & their supplements.

• Main class plans, manuals and booklets, as deemed necessary by INSB Class for vessel’s type, class notation and type of service

• Copy of vessel’s Flag Registry Certifi cate

• Copies of exemption certifi cates, if any

A program of surveys will be then set forth based on the outcome of the fi rst document review results plus ship’s existing periodical cycle of surveys of the

loosing society.

A prompt schedule for vessel’s attendance shall be determined in contact with ship operators to ensure

minimal disruption to vessel’s trading activity.

Class admission process can be enacted by submitting the following information and documentation of the vessel to INSB Class:


In a new building project, INSB Class proceeds to:

INSB Class has supervised the construction of an expanding number of vessels of various types and sizes (all stages) and which have been satisfactorily and timely delivered.

01.Review of class-relevant design documentation, calculations and drawings

04.Witnessing of functional tests, including dock and sea trials

02.Design approval, survey, certifi cation of materials and equipment

05.initial Classifi cation survey for the issue of ship’s Certifi cate of Class, H/M & Equipment

03.Supervision of the vessel’s construction on site

06.initial Statutory surveys for certifi cation on behalf of intended Flag State

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offshore installations units

Inspected marine vessels and offshore structures are classified according to the INSB Class Rules, which denote the acceptable degree of construction, stability and safety while considering provisions of other recognized standards, such as the IACS URs concerning MODU units, the IMO MODU Code, API RP, AISC-ASD,for the purpose of verification of the unit’s sound structure and fit-for-purpose condition.

In the scope of the INSB classification process,

our marine offshore services include:

• Review and Approval of unit’s design

and corresponding engineering studies,

manuals and plans, for compliance

with applicable Rules & Standards

applied;

• Determination of intended classification

notation under INSB Class Rules

(assigned following the satisfactory

completion of surveys carried out by the

society’s surveyors and the completion

of verification of compliance with the

INSB Class applicable rules);

• Performance of required classification

surveys for entry under INSB Class with

the inspection of several aspects

of the unit’s structure (i.e. hull,

equipment, electrical systems , fire

fighting requirements etc);

• Compliance with IMO requirements

is also considered during the

inspection process to the extent

required for verifying certain safety

items which lead to a relevant

safety statutory certificate being

issued or endorsed under the

delegating Flag State.

• Periodic and maintenance surveys

within the regular five-year

cycle.

A fully INSB classed unit includes,

hull structure, mooring systems and

foundations and its marine, production,

utility and safety systems.

INSB Class experts realize planned visits

and offer a comprehensive range of

technical and advisory services during

upgrades or extensive maintenance

plans with the aim to witnessing

conformity and level of required

operational safety.

In pursue of staying abreast with

evolving norms for the inspection and

certification of offshore units, INSB Class

experts monitor changes or updates in

applicable regulations and standards

to ensure updates are adopted and

enforced as necessary.

Structural calculations

Design & hull structure strength

Longitudinal strength

Fatigue strength

Scantlings determination

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INSB Class provides a broad range of

plan appraisal, engineering reviews and

technical calculations related to the INSB

Classif ications Rules & Regulations, the

International Conventions and National

Regulations, including:

Stability related

Stability & Loading calculations

Intact and Damage stability

Grain Loading appraisals

Inclining Experiments

Manuals

Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan ( SOPEP) | Shipboard Marine Pollution

Emergency Plan (SMPEP)

Ballast Water Management Plan (BWMP)

Ship-to-Ship Operational Manual (STS)

Fire Control & Life Saving Plan | Fire Safety Operational & Management Plan

review & approvals

jt Computations

Towage computation

Cargo Securing Arrangements

Freeboard computation

Tonnage measurements

Compliance review

Review of class plans, drawings

and specifi cations

Verifi cation of main ship’s plans

following modifi cation or repairs


INSB Class has been delegated by an extended number of Flag Administrations to act on their behalf for the performance of statutory surveys and certifi cation, pertaining to ship safety and for the prevention of marine pollution.

Energy Effi ciency services

INSB Class also offers services relevant to the assessment, approval and certifi cation of:

• Energy Effi ciency Design Index (EEDI)

• Energy Effi ciency Operational Indicator (EEOI)

• Ship Energy Effi ciency Management Plan (SEEMP)

Verifying IMO standards

During on board surveys, INSB surveyors verify level of conformity with IMO

Conventions, Flag State National requirements, and unifi ed interpretations

of statutory related norms.

governmental work

SOLAS

LOAD LINES

TONNAGE

MARPOL

MLC, 2006

ISM/ISPS CODES

BWM

AFS

authorisations

INSB Class has been delegated for the performance of statutory functions, such as ship surveys, approvals and certifi cation services by the Governments of the Countries listed below

GREECE (NOT SUBJECT TO EC 391/2009)

ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES

PANAMA

BELIZE

COOK ISLANDS

COM. OF DOMINICA

NIGERIA

UNION OF COMOROS

HONDURAS

CAMBODIA

JAMAICA

TANZANIA

MOLDOVA

LEBANON

SYRIA

TOGO

BELARUS

EQUATORIAL GUINEA

CAPE VERDE

SUDAN

REPUBLIC OF GUINEA

MADAGASCAR

KENYA

VANUATU

KINGDOM OF JORDAN

PALAU

MONGOLIA

PHILIPPINES

COSTA RICA

NIUE

ST. KITTS & NEVIS

BARBADOS

GABON

REPUBLIC OF CONGO

MARSHALL ISLANDS (FOR YACHTS ONLY)

LIBYA (FOR SHIPS UP TO 500GT)

USCG APPROVAL

Since 2006, INSB Class remains approved by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for Classifi cation Society Activities under 46 CFR part 2, subpart 2.45) , in refl ection of our commitment to achieve ever-higher standards.INSB classed vessels freely operate in the United States waters, on the same basis with IACS classed fl eet.


ISM CODE

INSB Class conducts onshore and onboard

independent assessments to confi rm

compliance certifi cation in line with the

ISM management Code.

ISPS CODE MLC, 2006

We assist operators to identify and

manage potential risk through dedicated

onboard inspections under the provisions

of the ISPS Code.

INSB Class performs MLC reviews &

assessments to verify that onboard applied

labor management system meets Flag State

and MLC 2006 Convention requirements.

management systems

we aim for managing risk & sustainableoperations that create added value.

For Companies:

Document of Compliance (DOC)

For Ships:

Safety Management Certifi cate (SMC)

For Ships:

1. Intl’ Ship Security Certifi cate (ISSC)

For Ships:

1. Maritime Labour Certifi cate (MLC)

2. Security Assessment & Plan approval 2. DMLC Endorsement

experienced auditors are available in all major ports worldwide.

Our Auditors

The experience and training that

our Auditors bring to the audit

process, ensure not only statutory

compliance but enables them to

work with you in the development

of a mature and effective

management system.


greek shipping

INSB Class is an organisation characterised by competence, integrity and transparency.

As of June 2012 and in parallel to our international activity which counts over 4 decades, INSB Class actively serves also the Greek Shipping segment, having achieved the status of a Recognized & Authorised Organization by the Hellenic Republic.

FUNCTIONS

The delegation by the Greek Ministry of

Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy enables

INSB Class to perform a wide range of

survey and certifi cation activities to vessels

and units registered with the Greek Flag

and subject to compliance with the

Hellenic National legislation.

ACTIVITIES ORGANISATION

INSB Class activities for the issuance,

endorsement and monitoring of the

applicable vessels’ certifi cation, include

assessing different type of ships, either

newbuildings or in service in order to

ascertain their compliance with the

applicable Greek national legislation (not

subject to EC 391/2009).

Our dedicated division composed by

skilled and experienced in the marine

professional staff supported by our

domestic network of exclusive surveyors

spread across Greece, ensures prompt and

reliable technical services, in all domestic

ports and regions.

yachtingINSB Class offers inspection and certifi cation services for yachts (private and/or engaged in trade) as required to verify applicable safety and classifi cation certifi cation.

INSB Class also offers a comprehensive advisory service to builders, designers and owners of yachts under construction.

Such service also extends to cover extensive vessel conversion projects to meet desired design needs.

The expanded number of active certifi ed yachts on the INSB regisater pin-point our developed dexterities and skills for the specialised yacht segment.

0 Many Flag States apply Safety Codes of Practice to set required standards of safety and pollution prevention, subject to the size & type of the yachts.

Pleasure yachts and small craft not engaged in trade, are usually subjected to an initial, an Intermediate and a renewal survey.

Pleasure yachts irrespective of their size are subject to MARPOL Convention requirements.

INSB will issue the appropriate certifi cation following the successful initial or renewal survey.

Inspection and certifi cation scheme for Yachts over 24 meters & engaged in trade embraces surveys associated with the issue of the Load Line certifi cate, Safety Construction and MARPOL certifi cates, as applicable.

Safety Codes of Practice as enforced by each delegating Flag Administration are checked and verifi ed for compliance during inspections.

INSB will issue the appropriate certifi cation following the successful initial or renewal survey.

Private

Commercial

Quality levelINSB Class activities are governed under its corporate certified Quality

Management System under the EN ISO 9001 and accredited under the EN

ISO 17020 international Standards.

INSB Class applies series of best quality practices as followed by larger

similar organizations and promotes the competence and development of

its people.

INSB corporate Quality Management System is verified via audits performed

by Third Party Certification Bodies, Delegating Flag States & The Hellenic

Accreditation Body (E.SY.D).

Green Technologies INSB Class , actively supports activities & endeavors which deal with

environmental issues regarding the improvement of the on-board energy

efficiency and the protection of the marine environment, by implementation

of new environmental friendly methods (i.e. LNG as fuel) and the installation

of more effective energy saving equipment such as Scrubber & Ballast Water

Treatment Systems.

Port State ControlTo ensure long term sustainability INSB Class remains focused towards

its continuous Port State Control performance improvement in the

various PSC MOUs.

This upholds our factual demonstration for the sustained quality of INSB

classed fleet as recorded in the published PSC Annual performance

listings.

It also reflects the hard work invested by both the society and its

field surveyors in ensuring that ships continue to maintain normative

compliance.

Research initiatives

INSB Class actualizes its RnD initiatives for practical methodologies

to foster innovation and safety by participation to joint initiatives with

public and private organizations.

Between 2013-2016, INSB Class engaged in a EU research project,

funded under the FP7 framework, with the title “Use-it-Wisely (UiW)”.

INSB Class envisages its participation to additional research projects

which are currently into their planning phases.

areas of interest

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HEAD OFFICE - Piraeus, Greece

REGIONAL OFFICESFIELD STATIONS

Operating in more than 50 countries, our

professionals are dedicated to helping our

customer base delivering accredited services

to clients with agility and speed of response,

wherever they operate.

Through its eight regional stations supported

by some 100+ surveyors and professionals,

INSB Class has the ability to deliver high

expertise and value added customer

experience.


With origins stretching back in 1977, today we perform globally.

INSB AMERICAS- LATIN AMERICA Ricardo J. Alfaro Avenue, El Dorado, 16 West Street, Offi ce 16, Po Box 0830-00968, Panama City, Panama T: +507 279 1474 E: [email protected] [email protected]

INSB ARGENTINA 277 Peru Str, 3rd Floor- Dept "2"(C1067AEE) Ciudad Autonoma De Buenos Aires, Argentina T: +54 11 5235 5423 E: [email protected]

INSB BRASIL03 Venezuela Avenue, 11th FloorSuite 1111, Saude - (20081-311), Rio De Janeiro, Brasil T: +55 21 2253 4918, 2233 3353 E: [email protected]

INSB BULGARIA11 Vazrazhdane Street, Bourgas 8000, Bulgaria T: +359 56 879040,879050 E: offi [email protected]: www.insb-bulgaria.com

service locations

INSB HEAD OFFICE:8 Kantharou & Sachtouri 185 37, Piraeus Greece T: +30 210 4184172, 4532529, 4537993 F: +30 210 4184282 E: [email protected] W: www.insb.gr

INSB ADRIATICSarande Lagja nr, 4 Rruga Mitat HoxhaGodine private 1 kateshe 19, AlbaniaT: +35 5672022004E: [email protected]

main offi ces

INSB MEA SAL Zalka, Main Road., White Building 1st Floor, Beirut , Lebanon T: +961 4 710246, 715928, 712941 E: [email protected]: www.insb-mea.com INSB CYPRUS

143, Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue, Chrysanthou Business Center 3083 Limassol, P.O. Box 56889-3310, Cyprus T: +357 25 004555E: [email protected]

INSB CARIBBEAN 30-32 Red Hills Road, Unit 38Kingston 10, JamaicaT: +1 8764090412E: [email protected]

INSB INDONESIA Bumi Eraska Cibuburm, Blok D2. No 75, RT.06, RW.04, Jati Raden, Jati Sam-purna Jl, Kranggan Raya, Bekasi 17434 Indonesia T: +62 8128 923 8674 E: [email protected]

INSB NIGERIA LTD 8 Liverpool Road, Gra Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria T: +234 1 7367265 , 7741189 E: [email protected] W: www.insb-nigeria. net

INSB NORTH WEST EUROPE bvbaHogebaan 51, Bus2 ,B-2960, Brecht Belgium T: +32 3 225 0128 E: [email protected]

INSB UKRAINE 1, Odesskaya Sq., Kherson 73010, Ukraine T: +380 55 2421540E: offi [email protected]

INSB UNITED KINGDOM 56 Holland Park Road. London W14 8LZ, United Kingdom T: +442 07 6038520 E: [email protected]

INSB ST. PETERSBURG 15-H, Building 23 Litter A Polyustrovskiy Avenue, Saint-Petersburg, Russian FederationT: +7 812 999 00 10E: [email protected]

INSB NORDIC AB Sjötullsgatan 35, SE 602 28 Norrköping, SwedenT: +46 11 287830 E: [email protected] W: www.insb.se

INSB TURKEY İçmeler Mh., Zinnur Sk., Lantana Plaza, No:3, K:2, D:16, 34947, Tuzla, İstanbulTurkeyT: +902 16 4945011 E: [email protected]

INSB SRI LANKANo. 18/179B, Dabare Mawatha, Colombo 05, Sri LankaT: +94 777 895992E: [email protected]

INSB U.S.A INC5200 N. Federal Highway #2 Fort Lauderdale FL. 33308, USAT: +1 954 462 8358E: [email protected]

INSB PHILIPPINES INC4291 Emilia StreetScandic Palace Building, Unit 9111235 Makati, PhilippinesT: +63 2 2242106E: [email protected]: www.insb.ph

INSB LAS PALMAS11, Leopardi Str., 35005, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, SpainT: +34 928 240059E: [email protected]

main offi ces

ADDITIONAL INSB SERVICE LOCATIONS Australia | Bangladesh | Denmark | France | Ghana | Italy | Ivory Coast | Jordan | Kenya | Korea | Madagascar Malta | Montenegro | Norway | Pakistan | Portugal | Russia | Saudi Arabia | Slovenia | Singapore South Africa | Spain Sudan | Syria | Togo | Tunisia | UAE | Venezuela

INSB DOMINICA31 Camila Henriquez Urena str., Mirador Norte, Distrito Nacional, 10114, Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicT: +1 809 784 9662E: [email protected]

INSB EGYPT 20 El Lewaa Mahmoud Hamdy Str.from Fouad Str. AlexandriaEgypt T: +20 33923716E: [email protected]

INSB ROMANIA Ion Ratiu str., No.133A, 1st Floor, Constanta 900628, RomaniaT: +40 341453202E: [email protected]

INSB SOUTH PACIFIC LTD Po Box 3104, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140, New Zealand T: +64 9 444 6873, 214 83725 E: kaz@insbsouthpacifi c.com

Contact head offi ce(+30) 210 4184172, 4532529, 4537993

F: (+30) 210 4184282

[email protected]

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